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Separate fires destroy vehicles, damage residences Saturday morning
MOSES LAKE — Three vehicles were destroyed and a residence was damaged in an early-morning fire in the Dune Lakes …
MLSD hires new transpo directors
MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake School District employee Dyan Ford has been named one of two people to lead MLSD’s transportation department. Ford will be the…
Weather for the week of April 21, 2025
Weather for the week of April 21, 2025
Gentle giant with a kind heart
MOSES LAKE – Don't let this pup's size fool you, he’s actually a gentle and loving dog with a kind heart. He has early-onset cataracts, but he still navigates …
Growing market
MOSES LAKE — If you haven’t put out your garden yet, it’s not too late. The WSU Grant-Adams Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale May 3 at McCosh …
Basin events for April 18-26
COLUMBIA BASIN — Live music, arts and crafts and plant sales await this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few things to check out:
Knights best College Place in doubleheader
ROYAL CITY – The Royal City Knights baseball team earned themselves two wins Tuesday evening against College Place. “It means a lot whether you win or lose…
Hot competition
MOSES LAKE — A good pot of chili is its own reward. Still, a little recognition and maybe some cash never hurts.
BBCC Job Fair connects people, employers
MOSES LAKE — Thursday’s may have been the biggest job fair Big Bend Community College has held. “About 700 job seekers came through here today, maybe more,…
BASIN SOCCER ROUNDUP: April 18, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN – As the final weeks of boys soccer creep up, here is how the last week of competition unfolded. See below for the current lay of the land.
Hearings on Soap Lake PD chief's termination begin
SOAP LAKE —The Soap Lake Civil Service Commission convened Monday for a meeting addressing the contested termination of former Soap Lake Police Department Chie…
Moses Lake residents invited to chip and seal info night
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to an open house to discuss the city’s proposed 2025 seal coat project from 5 to 7 p.m. April 29 at the Mos…
Zags volleyball ends spring season on high note
SPOKANE – The Zags volleyball team concluded its 2025 season going 4-0 in their final stretch of games, according to a statement made by Gonzaga Athletics.
Transportation options focus of Grant Transit
MOSES LAKE — The Grant Transit Authority may be working on a pilot project to provide on-request bus service to senior citizens, starting in selected areas of …
McCosh Park site of Lions Easter egg hunt Saturday
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Lions chapter will be sponsoring its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday at noon McCosh Park. It’s for children up to 12 years of age. …
Suspect arrested in Soap Lake arson case
SOAP LAKE — An unidentified man was arrested on suspicion of arson Wednesday after allegedly setting fire to clothing that ignited nearby brush. The fire was reported in the 2200 block of Road 20 Northeast at a…